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Another Broad Interpretation of Investigation Powers
The trend in court decisions to recognize regulators’ broad investigative powers was reinforced in the decision of A Lawyer v The Law Society of British
Remote Mischief
One of the concerns about witnesses testifying in a virtual hearing is that other people might be present who can influence their testimony. It is
Permission for Vexatious Litigants to Commence another Action
As courts become more assertive in restricting vexatious litigants, a new form of legal proceeding is emerging. A court order restraining vexatious litigants typically requires
Deference to Sanction Findings
The Ontario Divisional Court continues to show deference to sanctions (or penalties) imposed by regulators. In 1855456 Ontario Inc. v. Registrar, Motor Vehicle Dealers Act,
This is a helluva way to run a railroad
Giving full deference to the enormous challenges in managing a once-in-a-century pandemic, one still has to wonder sometimes. The above quote, from 1906, might apply
Family Matters
For some professions, such as nursing, professionals are strongly discouraged from involving themselves in the care of family members is because it is difficult to
Hiding Behind a Corporation
Unregistered persons practising a profession through a corporation generally cannot escape prosecution for unauthorized practice. That was the message of the Ontario Court of Appeal
Court Directed Reconsideration Hearings
Regulators received some guidance on how to conduct re-hearings after being directed to do so by a court in: Hanif v. College of Veterinarians of
Publication of Remediation Direction does not make it a Penalty
The Ontario Divisional Court has again affirmed that the posting of remediation orders by the complaints screening committee does not make it a penalty: Longman